Dear Readers, Are you partial to poetry?
Category: Columns
Our tongue can build up or tear down
When I enter a library or public building, I often notice a sign that says, “No deadly weapons allowed.”
A look at the Office of Human Life and Dignity
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison wrote in the Catholic Herald on May 18, 2022, “The social teachings of the Catholic Church are a rich treasury of wisdom, guiding humanity to build a culture of life, love, justice, and compassion, and to seek the common good. Developed over the last century through the writings of popes, the documents of the Second Vatican Council, and the statements of various bishops’ conferences, Catholic social thought illustrates that, while the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not inherently political, it does have political, economic, social and cultural implications.”
Prayer and faith can help us to reduce stress
There is much stress today. Many married persons are stressed as they try to juggle their challenging role of mom or dad with other responsibilities.
Discovering beauty of God’s plan when the mist clears
It was the perfect time to take our four children to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Ranging in ages from 10 to 16, they were at just the right ages for remembering such a trip.
Embracing suffering
There are few things that are guaranteed in life. Most things and experiences come and go. One guarantee in human life is the experience of suffering.
Making our work a prayer
In late 15th century Germany, young Albert Durer agreed to work in the dangerous mines so that he could earn enough money to send his talented brother through art school. When Albrecht, his brother, finished art school, he would reciprocate by sending Albert through art school.
‘The game is afoot’
On March 30, 2020, my husband and I, at the onset of the pandemic, dusted off the Scrabble board and played the first of many (697, to be exact) nightly Scrabble games. The competition continues. To date, I have triumphed in 545 of those games. The bad news, however, is that this ongoing tournament has created a monster, and the monster is — me.
Finding balance between heaven and earth
Like any mother, I love to hear my family laugh.
Humility helps us overcome selfish pride
Don Shula was an outstanding football coach for the Miami Dolphins when they enjoyed the only undefeated season in NFL history.